Does Defendant have a right to a sequestered jury?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Morris, 279 Cal.Rptr. 720, 53 Cal.3d 152, 807 P.2d 949 (Cal. 1991):
3 Defendant also complains of the trial court's refusal to sequester the jury. As he acknowledges, he had no right to a sequestered jury. (People v. Bunyard (1988) 45 Cal.3d 1189, 1218, 249 Cal.Rptr. 71, 756 P.2d 795.) Even if he had such a right, he shows no prejudice from the failure to sequester the jury in this case. (People v. Morales (1989) 48 Cal.3d 527, 563, 257 Cal.Rptr. 64, 770 P.2d 244.)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is there an undue "chilling effect" on the procedural rights of criminal defendants when the jury instructs a criminal defendant to testify before the jury that he will be cross-examined? (California, United States of America)
In a dual jury trial where two defendants have admitted extrajudicial statements against one defendant, what is the procedure in which one of the juries is to be excused? (California, United States of America)
Does a defendant have to waive his right to a jury to appeal his conviction on appeal of a jury selection error? (California, United States of America)
Does a jury's misconduct in a jury trial prejudice a defendant who refused to take the witness stand because the jury did not want to hear from him? (California, United States of America)
Does a jury's misconduct in a jury trial prejudice a defendant who refused to take the witness stand because the jury did not want to hear from him? (California, United States of America)
Does the trial court's instructions to the jury that the jury must conclusively accept the previous jury's finding that defendant's guilt has already been decided? (California, United States of America)
Can a jury make a preliminary determination of whether a defendant had the right to use force to defend himself under Cal.CRIM 3471? (California, United States of America)
Can a criminal defendant waive a right to jury at trial by jury? (California, United States of America)
Does a failure of instruction to require a jury to produce written findings by the jury regarding the aggravating factors found and considered in returning a death sentence violate a defendant's constitutional right to meaningful appellate review? (California, United States of America)
Is a defendant's right to a fair and impartial jury affected by the recent Court of Appeal's ruling that a jury should not be asked to consider arson and burn injuries? (California, United States of America)
